Annual Luminaria Awards
The UNM Division for Equity and Inclusion will host Sister Outsider Poetry at the fifth annual Luminaria Awards on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Ballroom C.
Sister Outsider Poetry is an award-winning duo consisting of two of the top three female slam poets in the world, Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman, according to the DEI’s website.
According to the website the presentation is part of the tour that marks the first time that two Women of the World Poetry Slam Champions have paired up.
The two have appeared on six national poetry slam finals stages and have six championships collectively, according to the website.
The Men of Color Initiative will also present a workshop with Sister Outsider for students from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the SUB, Ballroom B. The workshop is open to all students and is co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Student Activities Center, according to a UNM press release.
Campus Walk
The Dean of Students Office will host a Campus Safety Walk on Tuesday at 7 p.m. starting in the SUB Ballrooms, according to a UNM press release.
According to the press release, participants will walk around campus in teams to identify issues with campus lighting, emergency phones, landscape hazards and any other safety concerns they think need to be addressed.
Participants do not need to register beforehand.
Children’s Book Fair
The UNM Bookstore on main campus will host a Children’s Book Fair on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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According to UNM the event will feature special guests from the ASUNM Arts & Crafts Studio, with book-themed crafts for kids to make and take home.
All children’s books, plush toys and Lobowear will be 25 percent off for the event, according to the press release.
Restaurants and Retailers Wanted
Lobo Development Corporation, on behalf of UNM, is moving forward with efforts to create an entertainment district at South Campus to complement New Mexico’s premier sports venues, according to a UNM press release.
According to the press release LDC is presenting a Request for Proposal to restaurant owners and operators, retailers and developers for a two-acre site right in the heart of the Sports District immediately adjacent to University Stadium, the Pit and Isotopes Park.
”Our goal is the creation of an exceptional mix of uses that enhances the game-day experience and provides an exciting destination when the major sports venues are idle,” said Tom Neale, director of real estate for UNM, in a press release. “We are looking for a project that will more closely tie the University to the community, and will provide entertainment and dining options for students, alumni, sports fans and the greater community.”
UNM in Top 30 for LGBTQ Students
BestColleges.com has listed UNM as one of the 30 best colleges in the nation for LGBTQ students for providing inclusivity and resources to LGBTQ and non-conforming students, according to UNM’s website.
The BestColleges.com list examines colleges that provide an exceptional level of support for students of various gender and sexual identities.
“They have referred to the Campus Pride index, which is a comprehensive national rating system that measures LGBT-friendly campus life,” the website states. “Campus Pride takes an exhaustive and multifaceted measurement approach, considering eight LGBT-inclusive factors to reach a measurement. The listing also includes descriptions of unique campus resources that provide support to students of various gender and sexual identities.”
